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Reenactment of Fort Titus highlights Territorial Day in Lecompton
Kansas memory lives at Lecompton Territorial Day as a three year cycle Battle of Fort Titus reenactment draws crowds. Civil War era participants from Ninth Texas Volunteer Infantry emphasize authenticity while spectators hear cannons and see live ammunitions capable gear. The event also features tours of Constitution Hall and Lane University Museum with exhibits on a territorial constitution that could have legalized slavery.
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Lecompton
Fort Titus
Kansas
Paul Bahnmaier
Territorial Day Committee
Bahnmaier
Allen Jones
Jones
Topeka
Ninth Texas Volunteer Infantry
Assny
Constitution Hall
Lane University Museum
Renee Knoeber
Ralph Monaco
Raytown
Lecompton Territorial